It's difficult to wrap my mind around the fact that you've already been around for six months. It feels like just yesterday, we met for the first time. I can't believe I was ever worried about us feeling like strangers. You have given new meaning to my life and our bond is so strong - even though you're so tiny and new. We are so close, you're my best friend.
This month has been one of the most exciting yet! Your personality is starting to reveal itself and you truly are hilarious, kind and gentle. When you look at me or daddy, you smile instantly - your face lights up, and my heart MELTS.
You reach for my face and play with my hair to soothe yourself to sleep. I have become content with the fact that my hair will always carry remnants of you. I always have one (or all) of the following things in my hair - oatmeal, tears or saliva, and that's ok with me. You laugh at the silly faces I make and try to make the same faces yourself.
This month began with the second photo shoot of your life. You had your photos made with your cousins in Burkburnett. You looked pretty adorable!
Gavin, Brody, Brier, Mattison, Landreigh
We also went to Brody's birthday party in Burkburnett.
You with Grammaw Sally, Grandma Lois + Neena
You with Aunt May + Landreigh
You have started army crawling this month. You are so determined to get where you "need to be". You can clear a room in about 2 minutes flat. In fact, daddy and I are getting ready to baby proof this house in order to keep you safe. You are attracted most to what you shouldn't be. You're fascinated with our phone chargers, any electrical cords and Air Wicks plugged into the wall.
Over the past couple of days, you've started what daddy and I call "shaking it". You're trying to move from the army crawl to the real thing. You get up on your knees and start wobbling. You haven't taken off yet, but oh my goodness! You are SO cute trying.
You had your first Halloween, too! We dressed you up in a precious costume, but we stayed at home this year and passed out candy. Daddy and I were okay with you staying up past your bedtime, but you weren't going for that. You made it to about ten minutes after 7 and were crying for your bath. Cutest bird I've ever seen.
Tweet, Tweet! You're so sweet!
Miss Larissa took you to the pumpkin patch, too.
You have TWO teeth now! I have tried getting a picture of them, but every time we pull down your bottom lip, you stick out your tongue. With your new teeth has come an appreciation for new food. We have deemed you the "Green Bean Machine", as they are your favorite! I still make all of your food for you so that it's fresh and you can be as healthy as possible. You have had green beans, sweet potatoes, sugar snap peas, carrots, butternut squash, apples, pears and bananas so far! You like it ALL!
You had your 6 month appointment with Dr. Leung yesterday. You were 16 pounds, 9 ounces and 26 3/4" long! You got FOUR shots yesterday. I always try so hard to be strong for you, but yesterday I cried with you. Poor baby, you were distraught and even screamed. I felt so badly for putting you through that, but I know at the end of the day - it's what's best for you. We both cried for a few minutes and I hugged you hard. Overall, you took these shots much better than the last round of shots.
Six months with you have been so fun! I can't wait for our next adventures.
Always all smiles with your daddy.
Before church + breakfast, our favorite Sunday ritual.
